Podcasts about nangarhar

Depuis leur retour au pouvoir en 2021, les talibans n'ont pas oublié de s'intéresser au potentiel minier du pays. Ils auraient conclu plus de 200 accords d'une valeur de plusieurs milliards de dollars, selon une étude rendue publique par le Financial Times.  Depuis leur retour au pouvoir, les talibans ont signé en moyenne un contrat par semaine, selon une enquête menée par le Financial Times et le Centre for information resilience, un groupe de travail basé au Royaume-Uni qui a épluché les données du ministère afghan des Mines et du Pétrole, d'aout 2021 à février 2024.  À ce jour, les quelques petits gisements exploités sont essentiellement situés dans la province orientale de Nangarhar et ce n'est pas un hasard : le sol y est riche en chromite, utilisée pour des alliages, en talc et en néphrite, la variété de jade la moins précieuse. Ces minerais ont l'avantage de se trouver dans des gisements de surface, qui peuvent être exploités de manière techniquement très simple, sans investissements extraordinaires, explique Patrice Christmann, professeur honoraire à l'University college of London et ex-directeur adjoint de la recherche et de la stratégie au BRGM (Bureau de recherches géologiques et minières). Ces exploitations fournissent par ailleurs des minerais qui peuvent être commercialisés à l'état brut, sans traitement autre qu'un tri manuel.Investisseurs afghans, chinois, iraniens ou encore turcsEn août dernier, les autorités ont annoncé la conclusion d'une quinzaine d'autres plus gros contrats relatifs cette fois-ci principalement à des gisements de fer. On parle ici d'un minerai dont la teneur en fer est d'un niveau comparable aux très bons minerais de fer australiens, soit 62 % Fe (de fer). Parmi les bénéficiaires, on trouve des Afghans, mais aussi des Chinois, des Iraniens et des Turcs. Mais aucun investisseur réputé à l'international.À lire aussiAfghanistan: une entreprise chinoise signe un accord d'extraction pétrolière avec les talibansAvec ces nouveaux contrats, les autorités espèrent répondre aux immenses difficultés financières du pays. Mais si le potentiel minéral est considérable, la part de la ressource qui est techniquement exploitable et économiquement rentable est beaucoup plus floue. Le dernier inventaire détaillé du patrimoine minéral afghan, publié par l'USGS (Institut d'études géologique américain), remonte à 2011 et se fonde largement sur une compilation de données soviétiques. Il est donc très peu basé sur des sondages, seuls capables de permettre une estimation correcte du potentiel économique.Des investissements américains pendant 17 ansPour que le secteur minier devienne la colonne vertébrale de l'économie afghane, il faudrait que l'exploitation change d'échelle et sorte des pratiques artisanales et semi-industrielles actuelles. Mais cela implique le développement de compétences humaines, de technologies complexes, et des milliards de dollars d'investissements dans les infrastructures (énergie, eau, transport), que personne ne paraît engagé à faire pour l'instant.Le gouvernement américain reconnaît avoir dépensé 962 millions de dollars pour conduire des études géologiques, des campagnes d'explorations, et soutenir plus largement le secteur entre 2004 et 2021, sans progrès notable. Parmi les freins qui sont listés dans un rapport d'audit réalisé par les autorités américaines, daté de 2023, figurent entre autres l'incapacité de l'Afghanistan à réformer sa politique minière, la corruption, le poids du secteur artisanal et le manque d'infrastructures.À lire aussiConférence de Doha III: «Dialoguer avec les autorités afghanes n'est pas les légitimer»

This edition features stories on multinational convoy delivering new hydroelectric turbine to Kajaki dam, U.S. Troops in Nangarhar province getting maintenance help from non-American mechanics, an Afghan woman's follow up treatment in an Afghan National Army facility, U.S. Soldiers in Afghanistan building a positive relationship with local natives, keeping airfield security, and US Soldiers volunteering to build better lives for orphan boys in Kabul. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Gene Taylor.

This edition features stories on Afghan and coalition forces capturing three militants during a mission in Nangarhar province and the Oklahoma National Guard Agribusiness Development Team visiting Paktia University to discuss how they will help acquire electricity, books, and internet access for the school. Hosted by Senior Airman Jay Hernandez. Afghanistan.

This edition features a story on Afghan and coalition forces capturing insurgent leaders from a foreign fighting network and a story on one U.S. military policeman working to further the counter-insurgency strategy throughout Afghanistan by empowering Afghan national police officers in Nangarhar province. Includes soundbites from Staff Sgt. Scott Morgan, 64th Military Police Company, squad leader. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories on Afghan police and soldiers increasing security in preparation for upcoming elections and troops in Nangarhar province operating an unmanned aircraft system which brings real-time views to soldiers miles away. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories about coalition forces reaching out to Afghan women in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, during a shura, and Bagram Airfield making a name for itself as one of the most traveled transportation hubs in the department of defense. Afghanistan. Hosted by Petty Officer First Class Dustin Diaz.

With the United Nations predicting an upturn in poppy production in the north of Afghanistan, NATO Channel reporters talk to farmers in Nangarhar Province about why they grow the crop and look at ways the authorities are combating poppy cultivation. Produced by Ruth Owen. This version includes voiceover or graphics. Also available in high definition.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://afghannewswire.com/2022/03/13/student-expo-held-in-nangarhar/

Join the regular crew and special guest and former Ranger Mitch Chahalis as we discuss Nangarhar Province, cigarettes, ISIL-KP, and other stories._________________________________________ Where to Listen:Apple: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkspotify Pandora: https://bit.ly/3xZ8bk9 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3gbZ6ya Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/37UuZXQ Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3AQNadj  iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3y0Vfdw TuneIn: https://bit.ly/2W1VEPN Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/37PIdoy  Be sure to like, follow, subscribe, rate, review, and share wherever you listen to our podcast. New episodes of The Boardwalk are published every Saturday morning.  Our Social Media Sites:Instagram: @theboardwalkpodcast Facebook: @TheBoardwalkPodcastTwitter: @theboardwalkpod You can also reach us by email at: theboardwalkpodcast@gmail.com  The views expressed by the hosts and guests of this podcast do not represent the views of the United States Government or the United States Department of Defense.   #afghanistan #nato #taliban #kandahar #kabul #oef #waronterror #isaf #theboardwalk #theboardwalkpodcast #militaryintelligence #andsf #helmand #bagram #balkh #mazari #panjshir #northernalliance #resistance #massoud 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://afghannewswire.com/2022/02/02/80-of-widows-and-orphans-in-nangarhar-need-help/

Recorded by Zohra Saed for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on January 10, 2022. www.poets.org

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://afghannewswire.com/2021/12/17/nangarhar-residents-concerned-about-suspension-of-projects/

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This episode is also available as a blog post: http://afghannewswire.com/2021/11/30/facing-closed-schools-nangarhar-girls-despair-over-future/

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This episode is also available as a blog post: http://afghannewswire.com/2021/11/14/taliban-60-tons-of-sugarcane-can-be-produced-in-nangarhar/

Uma explosão atingiu uma mesquita na província de Nangarhar, no leste do Afeganistão, durante as orações de sexta-feira (12), matando pelo menos três pessoas e ferindo outras 15. Entre os feridos está o Imam, que liderava a oração.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://afghannewswire.com/2021/11/08/three-people-killed-in-two-blasts-in-nangarhar/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://afghannewswire.com/2021/11/07/nangarhar-update-under-the-taliban-regime/

In 2018, California voters tired of changing their clocks twice each year approved Proposition 7, a ballot measure that was seen as a first step toward keeping the state on permanent daylight saving time.  A wedding in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province turned deadly on Friday after alleged Taliban members shot and killed three people during a fight concerning whether music could be played, according to local town residents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://afghannewswire.com/2021/10/30/aloe-vera-crop-devastates-in-nangarhar/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://afghannewswire.com/2021/10/25/50-daesh-members-join-taliban-in-nangarhar/

On COI #168, Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter update recent military spending passed by Congress, including a massive NDAA bill and another measure to hand Israel $1 billion to resupply its Iron Dome missile system, despite the $3-$5 billion in aid US taxpayers already give Tel Aviv on a yearly basis. While she vowed to oppose the latter bill, progressive New York Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez changed her vote to 'present' at the last minute, apparently hoping to avoid the ire of the powerful and influential Israel Lobby.  Yahoo News published a 'bombshell' report on the CIA's "secret war plans" against Julian Assange, including a plot to kidnap or assassinate him, however Kyle explains that there are some reasons for skepticism. The story appears to rehash many things already reported long ago in the alternative media, and takes certain false narratives – like the well-debunked Russiagate saga – on face value.  After admitting that its August 29 drone strike in Kabul killed 10 civilians – seven of them children, zero terrorists or ISIS fighters – the Pentagon has identified a man killed in a previous strike in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, alleging he was a high-profile Islamic State "facilitator" and "attack planner." Will argues that many of the things claimed about the Nangarhar man were also said about those killed in Kabul, all of which turned out to be false, and that the Pentagon cannot be taken at its word. Kyle and Will also update recent Covid news, including developments on booster shots and a new study suggesting that policymakers have used bad or misleading data to guide their decisions throughout the pandemic.     Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 25% off our CBD

On COI #168, Kyle Azalone and Will Porter update recent military spending passed by Congress, including a massive NDAA bill and another measure to hand Israel $1 billion to resupply its Iron Dome missile system, despite the $3-$5 billion in aid US taxpayers already give Tel Aviv on a yearly basis. While she vowed to oppose the latter bill, progressive New York Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez changed her vote to 'present' at the last minute, apparently hoping to avoid the ire of the powerful and influential Israel Lobby. Yahoo News published a 'bombshell' report on the CIA's "secret war plans" against Julian Assange, including a plot to kidnap or assassinate him, however Kyle explains that there are some reasons for skepticism. The story appears to rehash many things already reported long ago in the alternative media, and takes certain false narratives – like the well-debunked Russiagate saga – on face value. After admitting that its August 29 drone strike in Kabul killed 10 civilians – seven of them children, zero terrorists or ISIS fighters – the Pentagon has identified a man killed in a previous strike in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, alleging he was a high-profile Islamic State "facilitator" and "attack planner." Will argues that many of the things claimed about the Nangarhar man were also said about those killed in Kabul, all of which turned out to be false, and that the Pentagon cannot be taken at its word. Kyle and Will also update recent Covid news, including developments on booster shots and a new study suggesting that policymakers have used bad or misleading data to guide their decisions throughout the pandemic. Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 25% off our CBD

Sheikh Haibatullah joined young religious students to fights the Soviets as part of the ‘Islamist resistance'. He continued his studies at a madrassa in Pakistan, and grew to become the religious ‘adviser' of Taliban founder Mullah Mohammed Omar, and gradually reached the status of sheikh ul-hadith or outstanding religious scholar and mawlawi — two of the most senior religious titles. His association with the Taliban traces back to when it was first founded in the 1990s following the withdrawal of Soviet troops. Due to his scholarly background, he is known more as a religious leader than a military commander. But when the Taliban captured Afghanistan's Farah province, he was appointed to oversee law and order in the area. He was later appointed to the Taliban's military court in Kandahar and eventually transferred to the Nangarhar province where he headed the military court. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/global-reportage/support

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Allarme del Pentagono: 'Sul terreno 2mila irriducibili Isis'

On COI #155, Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter update the situation in Afghanistan, including the aftermath of a deadly suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport on August 26. President Joe Biden authorized two separate retaliatory drone strikes on what the government claims were ISIS-K targets in Afghanistan. The first was launched Friday in Nangarhar province and was said to have killed two militant "planners" and injured another. A second strike on Sunday hit a neighborhood in Kabul itself, reportedly killing nine civilians, including six children, in addition to at least one jihadist fighter in a vehicle carrying explosives. Will and Kyle take on a steady stream of bad arguments from war hawks of all stripes, including the likes of Paul Wolfowitz, an architect of the War on Terror and an unrepentant cheerleader for the invasion of Afghanistan. The DC police officer who murdered Ashli Babbitt – who was fatally shot after entering the Capitol on January 6 alongside a mob of Trump supporters – has given his first public interview. Identified as Lieutenant Michael Byrd, the officer insists he was right to shoot Babbitt, who was unarmed, arguing she posed a threat to US representatives. Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 25% off our CBD

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://afghannewswire.com/2021/04/19/eight-family-members-killed-during-tarawih-prayers-in-nangarhar/

Kathy Kelly, peace activist and author, joins us to talk about the continued fallout from the US withdrawal from Afghanistan after its 20-year presence in the country and the violence that has ensued this week, including a suicide bombing that left 200 Afghans and 13 service-members dead that was followed by U.S. strikes against suspected militants in Nangarhar province and another strike within Kabul that left many civilians, including children, dead. We also talk about the uncertain number of civilians that were killed by U.S. gunfire in the ensuing chaos after the bombing last week, and the dubious wisdom of retaliatory strikes that further cement resentment against the U.S.Trupti Patel, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for Ward 2A03 in Washington, DC, talks to us about the situation in Louisiana while Hurricane Ida batters the region. We talk about how the people are faring during the hurricane, whether preparations taken have been adequate, how the covid pandemic could affect relief efforts, and whether the lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina will be applied.Wyatt Reed, Sputnik Radio correspondent, talks to us about the situation in Bolivia, as legal proceedings against the former coup government roll on, with Former President Jeanine Anez being charged with terrorism, sedition, conspiracy and genocide. We talk about how the prosecution is justifying those charges, how Anez's team is responding, and what role multilateral regional organizations could play in this case. Sara Dady, immigration attorney and former Democratic congressional candidate for IL-16, talks to us about decisions last week by the Supreme Court that kept in place the “Remain in Mexico” policy for those traveling to the US to seek asylum, and that the eviction moratorium extension by the CDC was unconstitutional. We also talk about the 58th anniversary of the March on Washington for voting rights, gathering of mothers who lost children to state violence, and whether these public demonstrations are enough to move the political needle towards justice.

On COI #155, Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter update the situation in Afghanistan, including the aftermath of a deadly suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport on August 26.  President Joe Biden authorized two separate retaliatory drone strikes on what the government claims were ISIS-K targets in Afghanistan. The first was launched Friday in Nangarhar province and was said to have killed two militant "planners" and injured another. A second strike on Sunday hit a neighborhood in Kabul itself, reportedly killing nine civilians, including six children, in addition to at least one jihadist fighter in a vehicle carrying explosives.  Will and Kyle take on a steady stream of bad arguments from war hawks of all stripes, including the likes of Paul Wolfowitz, an architect of the War on Terror and an unrepentant cheerleader for the invasion of Afghanistan.  The DC police officer who murdered Ashli Babbitt – who was fatally shot after entering the Capitol on January 6 alongside a mob of Trump supporters – has given his first public interview. Identified as Lieutenant Michael Byrd, the officer insists he was right to shoot Babbitt, who was unarmed, arguing she posed a threat to US representatives.  Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 25% off our CBD  

28 de agosto | MadridHola, maricoper. Primer golpe contra ISIS-K.Bienvenido al boletín extra, un repaso a tres titulares para acabar la semana bien informado.Si te gusta el formato, puedes recibir entregas similares los martes, miércoles y jueves, además de la versión gratuita de los lunes, con una suscripción premium con la que apoyarás el proyecto periodístico independiente de La Wikly:INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE. El servidor de Discord de Maricopa estará abierto al público hasta el mes de octubre a modo Campamento de verano, así que si estás interesado en unirte, puedes hacerlo a través de este formulario.Leer esta newsletter te llevará 3 minutos y 30 segundos. Padres. Bienvenido a La Wikly.🇦🇫 Venganza contra ISIS-KEstados Unidos llevó a cabo un ataque de dron contra el Estado Islámico Khorasan (ISIS-K) en Afganistán este pasado viernes.Es la primera represalia del gobierno de Joe Biden contra ISIS-K después del atentado terrorista contra el aeropuerto internacional de Kabul en el que murieron 110 afganos y 13 soldados estadounidenses.ISIS-K es una de las facciones del Estado Islámico en Asia Central que reclamó la autoría del ataque en Kabul.El objetivo de las fuerzas estadounidenses era asesinar a asesinar a uno de los organizadores de ISIS-K que podría haber estado planeando nuevos atentados.En el momento del ataque, el combatiente de ISIS-K estaba conduciendo un vehículo en una zona remota de la provincia afgana de Nangarhar, una región donde ISIS-K llegó a tener una fuerte presencia años atrás, antes de que los expulsaran el ejército afgano y los talibanes."Las indicaciones iniciales son que hemos matado al objetivo. No sabemos de ninguna víctima civil”, dijo en un comunicado el Capitán Bill Urban, del Comando Central Estadounidense.Los planes de evacuación en el aeropuerto internacional de Kabul siguen en marcha, aunque los líderes militares estadounidenses creen que la probabilidad de un nuevo atentado bomba en los próximos días es alta.Más información en NBC News.🇻🇳 Kamala, en VietnamLa vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos, Kamala Harris, retrasó algunas horas su visita diplomática a Vietnam el pasado miércoles tras ser informada de un "incidente anómalo de salud" que afectó a diplomáticos estadounidenses en la capital vietnamita.La noticia trascendió porque el gobierno de EE.UU. suele usar “incidente anómalo de salud” para referirse a los misteriosos ataques que sufren algunos diplomáticos estadounidenses y que han pasado a conocerse como “el síndrome de La Habana”.Los casos se detectaron por primera vez en Cuba y se desconoce su origen, pero provocan síntomas similares a los de las lesiones cerebrales.Harris finalmente llegó a Vietnam, desde donde abogó por "aumentar la presión" sobre Pekín para que renuncie a sus abusivas reivindicaciones en el Mar de la China Meridional.También prometió que EE.UU. "mantendrá una fuerte presencia en el Mar de China Meridional" para desafiar a China, e informó sobre una serie de acuerdos bilaterales y apoyo para Vietnam en áreas que incluyen el cambio climático, el comercio y la pandemia.Más información en Télam.🇨🇱 Crisis fronterizaChile registró en las últimas semanas un aumento significativo de migrantes irregulares que avanzan a pie desde Bolivia con el fin de cruzar la frontera, incluso cuando eso implica exponerse a muy bajas temperaturas en medio de un duro invierno.Medios locales chilenos denunciaron la semana pasada la undécima muerte de un extranjero que estaba intentando cruzar la frontera por un paso no habilitado.Fue en Colchane, que se ha convertido en una ruta habitual para extranjeros que buscan entrar al país de forma irregular.Es de ahí que el Gobierno impulsó el "Plan Colchane", que autoriza el despliegue de las Fuerzas Armadas en la zona, y apuró la aprobación de la ley de migración con tal de facilitar las expulsiones.El diplomático venezolano opositor, Julio Borges, pidió a Chile evaluar sus políticas migratorias para evitar que los venezolanos caigan en "manos de mafias organizadas" en el trayecto entre las fronteras de Bolivia y ese país.Borges aseguró que "urge que el Gobierno chileno evalúe su marco regulatorio y permita una migración segura y humanitaria".Más información en DW.Si quieres apoyar este proyecto, y de paso tener acceso a nuestra comunidad de Discord, los eventos exclusivos que organizamos allí y recibir contenido exclusivo tres veces a la semana, puedes apuntarte a La Wikly Premium aquí:Feliz fin de semana, This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.lawikly.com/subscribe

The US military says it killed a member of the Islamic State group in Nangarhar province in a drone strike after the militants killed an estimated one hundred and seventy people in a suicide bomb and gun attack on Kabul airport on Thursday. We hear from security analysts on the militant threat and a report on the ground from Kabul. Also in the programme: A new study has found patients with the Delta variant of Covid 19 are twice as likely to need hospital admission as people who caught earlier strains of the disease; and Sirhan Sirhan the man who assassinated Robert F Kennedy is granted parole. (Photo: US soldiers guarding Kabul airport. Credit: Reuters)

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://afghannewswire.com/2021/04/19/goshta-nangarhar-afghanistan-4k/

Laila Haidari set up Kabul's first independent drug rehabilitation centre in 2010. Having helped her own brother to quit his heroin addiction she wanted to help others. More than 80% of the world's illegal opium and heroin comes from Afghanistan. International criminal groups have exploited years of warfare and lawlessness to expand production, but the insecurity has also led to poverty and increased drug addiction inside Afghanistan. Laila Haidari explains to Rebecca Kesby how local people have been affected. (PHOTO: An Afghan farmer harvests opium sap from a poppy field in the Surkh Rod district of Nangarhar province in 2018. The US government has spent billions of dollars on a war to eliminate drugs from Afghanistan, but the country still remains the world's top opium producer. (Credit NOORULLAH SHIRZADA/AFP via Getty Images)

Photo: Coalition denies ISIS-K safe haven in Afghanistan.            Two coalition airstrikes eliminated ISIS-K fighters and facilities in the Nangarhar and Jowzjan provinces of Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2018. In the photo above, an airstrike destroys an ISIS-K fighting position during Afghan Commando offensive operations in Mohmand Valley, Nangarhar province, Feb. 4. Over the winter, Commandos pushed ISIS-K seven kilometers from their positions in Mohmand Valley. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jacob Krone).CBS Eye on the World with John BatchelorCBS Audio Network@BatchelorshowWhat of the ISIS of Afghanistan? @ThomasJoscelyn @BillRoggio @FDDhttps://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2021/05/taliban-leader-boasts-of-security-under-his-islamic-emirate.php

*) Dozens killed in Afghanistan clashes despite hope for ceasefire Fierce fighting between government forces and the Taliban has left dozens killed in Afghanistan even as the two sides continue peace talks in Qatar. Overnight clashes erupted in three districts of Nangarhar province when Taliban fighters attacked several checkpoints of Afghan forces. The violence occurred hours after the Afghan government delegation to the peace talks in Doha said they hoped to reach a ceasefire. *) East Med: Direct Erdogan, Mitsotakis talks a possibility ahead of EU summit Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again stressed the importance of talks with Greece over the dispute in the eastern Mediterranean. Erdogan's remarks came after Turkish and Greek military delegations continued diplomatic talks to ease tensions at the NATO headquarters in Brussels. A Greek official has said that direct communication between the Turkish president and Greek prime minister would soon be possible. *) India asks China to withdraw soldiers from disputed border region India has urged China to completely disengage their forces from the border region of Ladakh. India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh has said that China has amassed troops and weapons in Ladakh in violation of agreements reached in the 1990s. He said that was not acceptable and that India is seeking a peaceful resolution through talks. *) Hurricane Sally: Gulf Coast braces for second round of flooding The southern United States is bracing for a second round of flooding in the wake of Hurricane Sally, which has left a trail of devastation in the Gulf Coast. Officials say Orange Beach in Alabama will remain closed for 10 days as the area sustained significant damage and extensive power outages. The hurricane is believed to have caused at least one death in Alabama. And finally, *) Former model Amy Dorris accuses Trump of sexual assault A former model has accused US President Donald Trump of sexually assaulting and groping her at the US Open tennis tournament in 1997. Amy Dorris told Britain's The Guardian that Trump sexually assaulted her in his VIP suite at the US Open tennis tournament in New York. Trump, who has earlier faced more than a dozen allegations of sexual misconduct, denied the claims via his lawyers.

It was just another morning at the Dasht-e-Barchi hospital in Kabul. The government-run hospital hosts a maternity clinic run by Doctors Without Borders, which is also known by its French name, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).Around 10 a.m., three gunmen disguised as police burst into the hospital’s maternity ward and started shooting. They fired indiscriminately, killing at least two dozen people — including mothers, infants, hospital workers and a policeman.The ordeal lasted for five hours. Videos from the scene showed Afghan security forces rushing out of the hospital with tiny newborns in their arms. Later, Zahra Jafari, a midwife at the hospital, told Afghan reporters that she had just welcomed some new patients earlier that morning. They died a few hours later.Related: Iranian border guards allegedly drowned 45 Afghan migrants. Their families want answers.“I just wish I hadn’t admitted them,” she said, crying. “I just wish I hadn’t.”In a separate attack in Nangarhar province that same day, a suicide bomber targeted a funeral, killing at least 32 people. The twin attacks have left many in Afghanistan in shock and wondering when the bloodshed in their country will end.On Wednesday, MSF issued a statement calling the attack “revolting.”“While fighting was ongoing, one woman gave birth to her baby, and both are doing well,” MSF said in its statement.“Under international humanitarian law, we know that [hospitals] are protected institutions.”Hadi Marifat, Afghanistan Human Rights and Democracy Organization“Under international humanitarian law, we know that [hospitals] are protected institutions,” said Hadi Marifat, executive director of the Afghanistan Human Rights and Democracy Organization.“So, any attack on civilian institutions and particularly medical centers and medical facilities is a war crime,” Marifat said.In fact, in a statement, Human Rights Watch described this week’s attack on the hospital as a war crime.Related: ISIS families held in Syrian camps face uncertain futures. Now, the coronavirus also looms.“An attack on a maternity clinic is simply unspeakable,” said Patricia Gossman, associate Asia director at Human Rights Watch. “This attack is the latest incident of an armed group in Afghanistan targeting patients, health care workers and medical facilities.”Marifat explained that the coronavirus lockdown in Kabul might help explain why the assailants targeted a hospital.“Kabul is locked down, and there are not that many gatherings of the people that they could go and target,” he said. “So, the hospital was the only place with a lot of people to be attacked and killed.”The Taliban has denied responsibility for Tuesday’s attacks. Marifat said the blame is shifting toward ISIS. However, he added, “we know that such kind of attack cannot be carried out without some sort of support from the Taliban.”The ISIS affiliate in Afghanistan took responsibility for the attack on the funeral in Nangarhar province.The Taliban has stepped up its attacks in recent months.Related: Before coronavirus, young Iraqis held some of the biggest protests in the country's historyAccording to Afghanistan’s Office of the National Security Council, the group has carried out dozens of attacks on a daily basis since it signed an agreement with the United States back in February.“We are not pleased with the level of violence in Afghanistan,” said Jonathan Hoffman, a spokesman at the US Defense Department in a press conference last week.His comments came after the US mission in Afghanistan for the first time refused to publicly release its data on insurgent attacks.Hoffman explained why: “We’re working towards a better solution, a better place for Afghanistan and the sharing of that information would not be … would not move that ball forward.”This is concerning to some members of the Afghan government who say that the US is turning a blind eye to the atrocities of the Taliban.“Hundreds of attacks have happened on Afghan citizens since the deal has been signed.”Mariam Solaimankhail, Afghanistan member of parliament“Hundreds of attacks have happened on Afghan citizens since the deal has been signed,” Mariam Solaimankhail, a member of Afghanistan’s parliament, told The World.Solaimankhail pointed to connections between the Taliban and ISIS in Afghanistan.“When you look at their fighters on the ground, they’re the ones who are ex-Talebs [former Taliban members],” she said. “It seems like maybe some of them don’t like what happened with the US deal and the peace process. Their main goal is to cause disunity and mayhem in Afghanistan.”Related: Saudi activists allege a tribesman was killed over glitzy megacity plansAfghan President Ashraf Ghani said on Wednesday that his government is not going to stay silent. He ordered security forces to begin an offensive against the extremist groups.Solaimankhail supports the president’s decision.“People are dying when we’re in a defensive nature,” she said. “So, if we can become offensive, maybe it will give us some hope.”Solaimankhail added that Afghans want peace with the Taliban.But the Taliban has to meet them halfway.

Offensive operations to resume in Afghanistan and Twitter employees might work from home forever *)Afghan forces to resume offensive after infants, mourners attacked Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani has ordered the country’s security forces to resume offensives after attacks on a hospital and a funeral. At least 40 people, including newborn babies and nurses, were killed in two separate attacks in Kabul and Nangarhar province. The Daesh terrorist group has claimed responsibility for both attacks. *)Turkey lambasts joint declaration on Eastern Mediterranean Ankara criticised a declaration signed by Greece, Egypt, France, the Greek Cypriot administration and the UAE over Turkey’s activities in the Eastern Mediterranean and in Libya. Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy said the five countries were pursuing regional chaos and instability in the area. He added that they were sacrificing Libyans’ hope for democracy for the reckless aggression of dictators. *)US virus expert warns of dangers as countries reopen Top US health official Anthony Fauci warned that ending lockdowns too quickly could trigger uncontrollable new outbreaks. Opening up continues despite the toll spiking in some of the world's most populated countries, with Brazil, Russia and the US all reporting bad news. Concerns were compounded by Fauci's warning to Congress that a run of 14 days with drop in cases was a vital first step before lifting lockdowns. *)FBI accidentally reveals Saudi diplomat linked to 9/11 The FBI accidentally disclosed the name of a Saudi diplomat suspected of aiding two Al Qaeda hijackers in the 9/11 attacks. Mussaed Ahmed al Jarrah was mistakenly named in a declaration by an FBI official in response to a lawsuit by families of 9/11 victims. Al Jarrah was a mid-level Saudi foreign ministry official assigned to the Saudi embassy in Washington, DC in 1999 and 2000. And finally… *)Twitter says many employees may work remotely 'forever' Twitter says it has told its employees that they will be allowed to permanently work from home. The social media giant also said it is unlikely to open its offices before September. The company said it was among the first to move to telework as a result of the health crisis and that it will continue to adopt that policy indefinitely.

Tim “Doc” Lynch is a retired Marine who did reconstruction work in Afghanistan, he joined ALL MARINE RADIO to discuss the Nangarhar region… it’s economics and demographics and his experiences and insights relative to two US Army Special Forces Soldiers being Killed in Action on Saturday there.

TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ http://www.bastabugie.it/it/articoli.php?id=5843L'ARMATA DI BAMBINI CHE L'ISLAM USA PER LA GUERRA SANTA ALL'OCCIDENTE di Lorenza FormicolaIl tredicenne che il 12 luglio s'è fatto saltare in aria in un attentato suicida, durante un matrimonio, nella provincia di Nangarhar nell'Afghanistan orientale, uccidendo cinque persone e ferendone 40, ha riproposto il problema della radicalizzazione islamica di bambini e adolescenti.Uno spettacolo horror di dimensione globale, oggi facilitato dall'islam grazie alla tecnologia - strumento sfruttato al massimo dai terroristi islamici in conformità con il mandato dei Fratelli Musulmani di "indebolire l'Occidente anche con le loro armi". Ma non è solo la propaganda su YouTube a rubare le coscienze dei bambini.Le Nazioni Unite già nel 2006 denunciavano l'esistenza di 250.000 bambini che in tutto il mondo erano stati arruolati per combattere in circa 20 conflitti differenti. Allora il sedicente Stato Islamico era solo un'idea, eppure in poco tempo è stata poi costruita l'organizzazione di quella radicalizzazione che nei primi mesi del 2015 aveva già oltre 1.500 bambini a combattere in prima linea e ne aveva addestrati oltre mille come kamikaze.Il Combating Terrorism Center, nel più recente rapporto in materia, condusse tra il 2015 e il 2016 una meticolosa indagine per svelare come le organizzazioni estremiste violente, e in particolare quelle legate all'islam, da tempo reclutavano bambini a un ritmo sempre più sostenuto.I talebani pakistani gestiscono ad oggi numerose cosiddette scuole dedicate alla formazione di terroristi preadolescenti; gli houthi - gruppo armato sciita nello Yemen - hanno sistematicamente introdotto l'inclusione dei bambini nelle loro fila mentre la milizia Hezbollah in Libano ha iniziato a inquadrare adolescenti per rafforzare la presenza in Siria.Il fenomeno non è nuovo e ha diversi antecedenti storici. C'è sicuramente la matrice nazionalsocialista, conclusione a cui è arrivato anche Quilliam - think tank londinese - nel rapporto The Children of Islamic State. Secondo gli autori l'isis si è ispirato anche alla Gioventù Hitleriana per indottrinare i bambini e prima ancora era stato il comunismo a inquadrare i bambini anche prelevandoli dalle famiglie.I RAGAZZI DELL'ISLAMNon è un caso che le Nazioni Unite recentemente abbiano ricevuto notizie credibili, ma non verificate, su un'ala giovanile dell'Isis, Fityan al-Islam - "ragazzi dell'islam".Che esista o meno il gruppo, è certo che bambini e ragazzini vengono costretti a memorizzare i versetti del Corano e a partecipare all'addestramento jihadista, che prevede sparatorie, armi e arti marziali.Lo Stato Islamico ha investito - e pubblicizzato - così tanto sulla radicalizzazione dei bambini che ogni preoccupazione organizzativa sovrasta i meri benefici della propaganda a breve termine. È chiaro che la leadership dello Stato Islamico ha una visione a lungo termine della gioventù e dei suoi sforzi jihadisti: i bambini militanti di oggi saranno i terroristi di domani, con ogni probabilità. E le questioni morali islamiche, radicalizzate anche dall'impegno sul campo di battaglia con i giovani musulmani, saranno probabilmente all'ordine del giorno nei proclami jihadisti negli anni a venire.C'è stato un momento in cui la presenza e la partecipazione dei bambini nella propaganda dello Stato Islamico è stata ostentata quasi quotidianamente: bambini presenti in molteplici contesti, dalle esecuzioni altamente pubblicizzate ai campi di addestramento, alle spedizioni daw'a.Il Combating Terrorism Center ha analizzato proprio la propaganda fotografica diffusa sul martirio con bambini e giovani per tirare fuori dati importantissimi.Dal 1° gennaio 2015 al 31 gennaio 2016, 89 bambini e giovani sono stati elogiati nella propaganda dello Stato Islamico. Il 51% è stato dichiarato morto in Iraq, mentre il 36% è morto in Siria. Il resto è stato ucciso durante le operazioni in Yemen, Libia e Nigeria. Il 60% percento del campione è stato classificato come "adolescente", il restante 40% sono preadolescenti o un po' più grandi. Degli 89 casi, il 39% è deceduto dopo aver fatto esplodere un dispositivo esplosivo improvvisato a bordo di un veicolo contro l'obiettivo.Il 33% è stato ucciso in operazioni sul campo di battaglia non specificate, il 6% è morto mentre lavorava come propagandista all'interno di unità e il 4% si è suicidato in attentati contro civili. Per il resto del 18% si è trattato di morte in operazioni di saccheggio in cui un gruppo di combattenti, per lo più adulti, s'infiltra e attacca una posizione nemica usando armi automatiche leggere prima di uccidersi facendo esplodere cinture suicide. Il 40% delle volte, i bambini e i giovani sono morti in operazioni contro le forze di sicurezza, militari e polizia. E solo il 3% ha compiuto attacchi suicidi contro civili.I BAMBINI SOLDATOC'è ancora un elemento particolarmente esemplificativo e, secondo sempre il Combating Terrorism Center, è deducibile dalle fotografie diffuse.Nel 6 per cento delle fotografie, i bambini e i giovani sono mascherati. Dei rimanenti casi, il 46 per cento è rappresentato con sorrisi sui volti. Un ulteriore 28% dei bambini e dei giovani si trovava in frutteti e prati, uno scenario presumibilmente scelto per riecheggiare il paradiso a cui sono convinti di essere destinati. Si tratta del tema della felicità nella prospettiva del martirio islamico: quando ci si uccide per uccidere.Così come è altrettanto sorprendente che i bambini e i giovani dello Stato Islamico operino in modo simile agli adulti. I bambini stanno combattendo, e hanno combattuto, a fianco, piuttosto che al posto, di maschi adulti. In altre circostanze storiche i bambini soldato sono stati una strategia di ultima istanza, come un modo per "sostituire rapidamente le perdite sul campo di battaglia" o in operazioni specializzate per le quali gli adulti potrebbero essere meno efficaci. Nel contesto dello Stato islamico i bambini sono usati più o meno allo stesso modo degli adulti, il che significa che l'uso di bambini e ragazzi è stato normalizzato sotto il dominio dell'Isis. Invece di salutarli come giovani eroi, i media islamici li celebrano semplicemente come eroi.Secondo i dati Onu, attualmente, sono ben 58 i gruppi armati di matrice islamica, in 15 paesi del mondo, che radicalizzano, reclutano e si servono di bambini.Da più di un anno lo stato di allerta interessa anche la Germania. Dove, secondo Hans-Georg Maaßen, quando era ancora a capo dell'Ufficio per la protezione della Costituzione (i servizi segreti tedeschi), diverse centinaia di bambini sono a rischio di radicalizzazione islamica e rappresentano un rischio "non trascurabile" per la sicurezza nazionale.Sono bambini e adolescenti che crescono in famiglie da cui ricevono un'educazione radicalmente islamica. Devoti ad una "una visione del mondo estremista che legittima la violenza verso gli altri e sminuisce coloro che non appartengono al loro gruppo", riferiva un rapporto dell'anno scorso dell'Ufficio federale tedesco per la protezione della Costituzione.L'esposizione dei minori all'islam radicale è "allarmante" e rappresenta una "sfida" per gli anni a venire, ha detto oltre un anno fa Maaßen. E l'attenzione dei servizi di sicurezza tedeschi è contemporaneamente rivolta anche ai bambini che stanno tornando con le loro famiglie, o da soli, dai territori occupati dall'Isis.UNA STRATEGIA ANTI-RADICALIZZAZIONEIn Inghilterra lo stesso fenomeno e le medesime preoccupazioni hanno spinto il governo già nel 2015 ad attuare una strategia anti-radicalizzazione, "Prevent". Il che significa che tutti gli enti pubblici sono stati istruiti a riconoscere la radicalizzazione nei più giovani e, se necessario, costretti a segnalarlo all'autorità locali. "Prevent" è una strategia basata sul rischio; identificare i giovani che sembrano essere a rischio di radicalizzazione e mettere in atto interventi per impedire che si trasformi in violenza.Secondo il think tank Quilliam circa 50 bambini del Regno Unito sono cresciuti in un territorio controllato dallo Stato Islamico e si ritiene siano andati in Siria per combattere. "L'obiettivo è quello di preparare una nuova, più forte, seconda generazione di mujaheddin, istruita ad essere una risorsa futura per il gruppo", aggiunge il rapporto.Ritengono, inoltre, che lo Stato Islamico abbia preparato il suo esercito indottrinando i bambini nelle sue scuole e normalizzandoli alla violenza anche attraverso la testimonianza di esecuzioni pubbliche.Un caso eclatante in merito è il macabro video del 2016 che mostrava un bambino inglese di quattro anni ripreso mentre faceva esplodere un'autobomba, uccidendo quattro presunte spie intrappolate nel veicolo.La missione di assistenza delle Nazioni Unite per l'Iraq stima che l'Isis abbia rapito tra gli 800 e i 900 bambini di età compresa tra i nove e i 15 anni. Da agosto 2014 a giugno 2015, centinaia di ragazzi, tra cui Yazidi e Turkmeni, sono stati forzatamente prelevati dalle loro famiglie a Ninive e inviati ai centri di addestramento, dove ai ragazzi di otto anni, come già riportato, veniva insegnato il Corano, l'uso delle armi e le tattiche di combattimento.La radicalizzazione dei bambini è un fenomeno che riguarda anche il Nord America. La CNN ha riferito l'anno scorso che circa 1.000 indagini a riguardo sono state aperte in tutti i 50 Stati. Nell'agosto 2018, undici bambini sono stati trovati in un campo del New Mexico dove venivano addestrati all'uso delle armi da un radicale islamista americano. A Minneapolis, 45 ragazzi hanno lasciato la comunità somala locale per unirsi ad al-Shabab o all'Isis.A giugno un 22enne del Bangladesh, che vive a New York, è stato arrestato perché stava pianificando un attentato a Times Square. Dati parziali che evidenziano l'enorme pericolo rappresentato dalla radicalizzazione dei giovani anche in Occidente.lamentando la scarsa scientificità dell'iniziativa.

Turkey prepped for a military operation in northeast Syria, and Saturn becomes the planet with most moons in the solar system This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Tuesday, October 8th. Turkey all set for peace corridor operation - defence ministry The Turkish defence ministry announced on Twitter that preparations for a military operation east of the Euphrates River in Syria were complete. Ministry said the operation aims to protect Turkey and establish a peace corridor to ensure security and stability in Syria. The US has started pulling back troops from northern Syria. President Trump warned he would "obliterate" NATO ally Turkey’s economy if it did anything “off limits” in Syria. Chinese military could step in if uprising gets bad - Carrie Lam Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam warned the Chinese military could step in if the anti-Beijing movement rocking the city "becomes so bad." Lam urged foreign critics to accept that four months of protests marked by violence were no longer "a peaceful movement for democracy." She said seeking Chinese intervention was provided for under Hong Kong's constitution. Bomb attack on bus kills at least 14 in east Afghanistan At least 14 people were killed and 37 wounded when a bomb hit a bus carrying army recruits in Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan, officials said. The bomb was placed in a rickshaw and detonated when the army bus arrived. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but both Taliban and the Daesh are active in Nangarhar province. Iraq military admits 'excessive force' used in deadly protests Iraq's military admitted for the first time today that it used "excessive force" during anti-government protests last week. Iraqi President Barham Saleh called for a "halt to escalation" and proposed a national dialogue in response to the violent protests. Protests across Baghdad and the country’s south spiralled last week, leaving more than 110 people dead and at least 6,000 injured. Discovery of 20 new moons puts Saturn ahead of Jupiter And finally, The solar system has a new winner in the moon department. International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center announced twenty new moons were discovered around Saturn, giving the ringed planet a total of 82. That beats Jupiter and its 79 moons. And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World ... for more, head to TRTWorld.com.

Trump gives up citizenship question on census US President Donald Trump backed down from a push to include a citizenship question in the 2020 census. He directed federal agencies to try to compile the information using existing databases instead. Critics said adding citizenship to the census would discourage participation by people living in the US illegally and by Americans with non-citizen family. Iran calls on Britain to release seized oil tanker Iran called on Britain to immediately release an oil tanker that British Royal Marines seized last week in Gibraltar. The tanker was seized on suspicion of breaking European sanctions by taking oil to Syria. Britain said three Iranian vessels tried to block a commercial UK tanker on Thursday on the Strait of Hormuz, an accusation Iran denies. At least five killed in Afghan wedding suicide bombing A suicide bomber targeted a wedding party in Afghanistan's eastern province of Nangarhar, killing at least five people and injuring 40. An official said a young boy set off his explosives inside the house of a pro-government militia commander. No group has claimed responsibility. Sudan's military rulers say coup attempt thwarted Sudan's military rulers said several officers had attempted a coup in an effort to undermine an agreement between the military and the opposition. The thwarted coup involved a number of retired officers as well as officers still in service, an official said. At least 12 people were arrested and four detained. R Kelly arrested again in Chicago on federal sex charges And finally, Singer R Kelly was arrested in Chicago for sex crimes and obstruction of justice. He was indicted by a grand jury on Thursday on 13 federal counts, including child porn, enticement of a minor and obstruction of justice. This is the second time the R&B singer was taken into custody this year on sex charges.

Rashid Khan was born in Nangarhar in Eastern Afghanistan in 1998 but his early life was spent in a refugee camp in Pakistan away from the conflict that has swept across his homeland for decades. He grew up playing cricket with his ten siblings eventually returning to Afghanistan to complete his schooling. And now he is named for the second year running as the leading Twenty20 cricketer in the world. Is Khan really the finest spin bowler on the planet?

In February 2012, Capt. Jannelle Allong-Diakabana was a military police platoon leader deployed in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. One day, as she and her platoon prepared to respond to an incident outside her small base, an Afghan soldier appeared, took aim, and fired on her and several of her soldiers. Listen as she recounts the green-on-blue attack and its aftermath.

Your hosts, Lynn, Levon, Marie-Claude, Marc (Video of show at bottom) ListenEN_Interview_2-20180608-WIE20 Ontario provincial election: Doug Ford of the provincial Progressive Conservative party, has won a majority in Ontario's election. Photo: Nathan Denette Canadian Press Canada's most populous province has a new government and a new leader. After 15 years governing Ontario, Kathleen Wynne's Liberal party was soundly defeated, so much so that with only seven seats it no longer even rates official party status. In it's stead comes the provincial Progressive Conservative party under populist Doug Ford. The change has big implications for other provinces and for Justin Trudeau federally who has lost an ally. Lynn speaks with Jordan Press, parliamentary reporter with the news wire service The Canadian Press. Cannabis; projected as a $7 billion industry in 2019 The Senate voted on an amended legalised cannabis bill on Thursday passing it with a vote of 50 to 36 with one abstention. Photo: Jim Young/ REUTERS A new study shows that with legalisation which could happen later this summer or early fall, could end up being a major industry in Canada. The study says once recreational use in legal in Canada, the industry could be worth up to $7 billion. However, it says legalisation will not totally eliminate the black market and criminal elements. Marc spoke with professor Emeritus Bill Bogart of the Faculty of Law, University of Windsor author of the book "Off The Street: Legalizing Drugs" Humanitarian agencies call for Canada to spend millions to educate girls. Afghan schoolgirls hold hands and walk towards their tent classrooms on the outskirts of Jalalabad, capital of Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. (AP Photo) One of the Trudeau government's election pledges was to empower women. Now a group of Canadian humanitarian agencies is calling on the Prime Minister to back up that promise with action..and money. Trudeau has also indicated that investing in girl's education, especially in crisis situations, is important in achieving gender equality and will be one his priorities at the G7. The Canadian aid groups want Trudeau to contribute $500 million over the next three years towards setting up a global fund dedicated to education programs for girls. International NGOs hope to raise $1.3 billion US over the next three years to support education for 3.7 million children in crisis, with a special emphasis on educating girls/ Levon spoke with David Morley, president and CEO of UNICEF Canada. Watch The Link Images of the week window.jQuery || document.write('

In February 2012, Capt. Jannelle Allong-Diakabana was a military police platoon leader deployed in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. One day, as she and her platoon prepared to respond to an incident outside her small base, an Afghan soldier appeared, took aim, and fired on her and several of her soldiers. Listen as she recounts the green-on-blue attack and its aftermath.

Today’s Guest Brian Glyn Williams is today’s special guest for our discussion about Syria.  Brian is a professor of Islamic history at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth and a former Counterterrorism Center, Central Intelligence Agency officer.   Brian’s Website:  http://www.brianglynwilliams.com/ Brian book, “Counter Jihad: America's Military Experience in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria” https://www.amazon.com/Counter-Jihad-Experience-Afghanistan-Foundation-ebook/dp/B01MAXUKIO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494194559&sr=8-1&keywords=brian+counter+jihad   In the News Sally Yates, the former acting attorney general, testified before a Senate subcommittee yesterday while stating that, “General Flynn was compromised in regard to the Russians.”  Yates explained she had concerns that Flynn could be blackmailed because he was allegedly lying to the White House regarding conversations with Russian officials.  In response, President Trump tweeted, “Ask Sally Yates, under oath, if she knows how classified information got into the newspapers soon after she explained it to the White House Counsel. James Clapper, the former Director of National Intelligence, also testified today.  He indicated that there were no signs of Russia meddled in the U.S. Presidential election vote tallying and did not know if the Russians influenced the overall outcome of the election. Greg Abbott, the Governor of Texas, signed SB-4 into law late Sunday which was broadcast on a Facebook Live event.  The law seeks to end sanctuary city policies in Texas and also gives law enforcement officers the right to ask the immigration status of people they stop. Officers who fail to cooperate with federal immigration agents could face jail time and fines up to $25,000 per day.     In Business News Coach, the handbag and accessory company plan to acquire Kate Spade which is another handbag company for $2.4 billion.  The CEO of coach intends to operate the two companies separately and envisions Coach as turning into a multi-brand luxury company.   The deal is priced at 27.5 percent over the value of Kate Spade’s stock price prior to the deal becoming public knowledge.   In International News The U.S. Department of Defense confirms that the leader of ISIS in Afghanistan was killed in a joint U.S.-Afghan raid last month.  The operation took place on April 27th in Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan. The foreign minister of Syria stated yesterday that the four de-escalation zones as declared by Russia, Iran, and Turkey could not be monitored by outside parties to include the United Nations.  The minister continued by saying, “the Syrian Army will be prepared to respond in a decisive manner.” In Tech News Rumors are afloat that Amazon will reveal a new Echo as soon as today. The new Echo speaker which is an internet connected device that uses voice commands may come with a 7 inch touchscreen to assist with video telephone capacities and displaying results for user queries. The U.S. Air Force landed the X-37B yesterday after it spent two years in orbit.  The details of the unmanned space vehicle mission were not clear and are likely classified in nature.  

When the US dropped a 22,600-pound bomb near suspected ISIS tunnels in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province on Thursday, the blast from the explosion would have rushed into the furthest reaches of the mountain complex about a mile away. The GBU-43, known as Moab—short for Massive Ordnance Air Blast, or, colloquially, Mother of All Bombs—is the largest non-nuclear, non-penetrating bomb in the US arsenal. And until now, this mother had never been used outside of a testing facility.

Interview with Eng. Abdul Khalil (Ahmadi), National Project Manager (CEDPB) Japan Project Jalalabad UN-HABITAT NANGARHARInterviewerin : Elham Massoud

This edition features stories on the change of command ceremony for the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, an Iraqi civilian girl receiving medical treatment from coalition Soldiers after being shot in a tribal conflict and the 66th Military Police Company giving advanced training to Afghan National Police in the Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Trevor Pedro.

This edition features stories on Afghan and coalition forces raiding a compound in the Nangarhar province, Afghan national security forces killing a top-ranking enemy commander and U.S. Soldiers establishing safe paths of travel in land mine areas. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Dwight Hawkins.